Rent in Calvert County, MD at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$2,083$24,996 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,890 (−9.3%)How much rent can you afford in Calvert County, MD?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Calvert County, MD by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,811 | $21,732 | $72,440 | $34.83/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,851 | $22,212 | $74,040 | $35.60/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $2,083 | $24,996 | $83,320 | $40.06/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,639 | $31,668 | $105,560 | $50.75/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,106 | $37,272 | $124,240 | $59.73/hr |
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Rent in Calvert County, MD: common questions
How much is rent going down in Calvert County, MD in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,890 for a two-bedroom, down 9.3% from $2,083. A one-bedroom goes from $1,851 to $1,666, a studio from $1,811 to $1,630.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Calvert County, MD?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,851 for a one-bedroom and $2,083 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $24,996 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Calvert County, MD?
To keep a $2,083 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $40.06 an hour, or $83,320 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,851 takes $35.60 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Calvert County, MD?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,811, one bedroom $1,851, two $2,083, three $2,639 and four $3,106 a month.
Is rent affordable in Calvert County, MD?
For the typical household, earning $133,922 a year ($11,160 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $2,083 takes 18.7% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($2,083 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $83,320. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $40.06 an hour.